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GAPPS: Rate of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients

CBE ID
3136
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
E&M Committee Rationale/Justification

Steward no longer seeking to maintain endorsement

1.0 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Single Measure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2023
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

GAPPS is a measure of the number of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients. It is designed to compare rates across institutions and over time. The GAPPS measure utilizes the GAPPS trigger tool to identify adverse events.

Measure Specs
General Information
1.7 Measure Type
Outcome
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
No
1.8 Level of Analysis
Facility
1.20 Types of Data Sources
Paper Patient Medical Records